Explore the Family Name Storkel
The meaning of Storkel
German (Störkel): from a diminutive of storch, storke ‘stork’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Storkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Storkel showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Storkel was ranked as the 121,780th most popular surname, while it dropped slightly to 122,314th in 2010, representing a change of -0.44. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 131 in 2000 to 141 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of 7.63. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #122,314 | -0.44% |
| Count | 131 | 141 | 7.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Storkel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Storkel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.42% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage declined slightly to 92.91% in 2010, marking a change of -2.63. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either 2000 or 2010. The data does not indicate any individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races for this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 92.91% | -2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |